Design trends point to smaller scale development, yet underscore the need for affordable housing and resilient communities

{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["strong"],["a",["href","http:\/\/info.aia.org\/AIArchitect\/2022\/1206\/aia-interactive\/#!"]],["b"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"WASHINGTON \u2013 Dec. 13,\n2022 \u2013"],[0,[],0," Results from The American Institute of Architects\n(AIA) fourth quarter Home Design Trends Survey revealed a slump in new affordable\nhousing construction and multi-generational housing popularity. Other trends\nsuggest consumers\u2019 interest in communities designed sustainably is growing. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The latest survey\nresults\u2014focusing on neighborhood design\u2014found that popularity for\nhigher-density development and mixed-use facilities continued to flourish in\n2022, even with new construction slowing in all housing sectors. Additionally,\ndemand for durable and fire resistive exteriors, and cool roofs grew. Survey\nresults also showed diverse home styles within communities, demonstrating a\nshift to smaller scale development."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Other findings of the\nreport indicate:"]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"Project billings eased, while inquiries and design\ncontracts decreased in the third quarter with firms in all regions reporting weaker\nconditions,"]],[[0,[],0,"Project backlogs at residential firms saw a marginal\ndecline in the third quarter."]],[[0,[],0,"Remodeling sectors remained the strongest."]]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The AIA Home Design\nTrends Survey is conducted quarterly with a panel of more than 300 architecture\nfirms that concentrate their practice in the residential sector. More\ninformation on the latest survey results can be reviewed on "],[0,[1],1,"AIA\u2019s website"],[0,[],0,"."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"About AIA"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Founded\nin 1857, AIA consistently works to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and\nsustainable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities. Through more than 200\ninternational, state and local chapters, AIA advocates for public policies that\npromote economic vitality and public wellbeing."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"AIA provides members with tools and resources to assist them\nin their careers and business as well as engaging civic and government leaders\nand the public to find solutions to pressing issues facing our communities,\ninstitutions, nation, and world. Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct\nto ensure the highest professional standards."]]]]}